Six Days Machame Route

6 Days Machame Route | Price for 2 People Sharing & Solo ( private )

$2200-2600 USD

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Safari summary

Machame Route, which is also known as the “Whiskey Route”. It is a more difficult route compared to Marangu’s route. The Machame route only offers camping accommodation suitable for camping lovers. The route takes a minimum of six days but seven days is recommended for better acclimatization

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arusha/Moshi- Machame Gate

Kilimanjaro

From Arusha drive to Machame road, which will end at Machame Park gate, the climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level clouds permit. Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.

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Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp. Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m): 4-6 hours walking.

Camping at Machame hut

Shira Camp to Barranco Valley

Kilimanjaro

It is gentle ascent but panoramic views, climb towards the main peak Kibo, with the western glaciers clearly visible across the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders. Skirting around its base and under the imposing western Breach, descend into the sheltered Barranco Valley for mid-way camp at 3,950m. Shira camp (3840m)- Lava tower (4630m) to Barranco (3950 m) Hiking hours 7- hours

Camping at Barranco

Barranco Valley to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of very easy scrambling and drop down again to the Karanga Valley where you take a break for lunch. After lunch, we ascent to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a total of 7 to 8 hours and ascended 650m. Barranco ( 3840m) to Barafu camp (4550m) Hiking Time: 7 ho

Camping at Barafu camp

Barafu Camp to Summit ( Uhuru)

Kilimanjaro

Ascent for 1,300m which is about 7 hours trek to the summit; 2,600m descent and 6 to 7 hours trek to the Mweka campsite (3400m) above Mweka gate. This is a long hard day but you feel absolutely delighted when you have done it! Barafu Camp (4550 m) to Uhuru peak (5895 m) to Mweka camp (3100 m). Hiking Time: 8 hours to Uhuru peak. 7/8 hours descend to Mweka.

Camping at Mweka camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

Journey home! Holiday start here! When we have only 4 to 5 hours of descent through the forest to Mweka gate (depending on individual fitness) to collect certificates and meet the vehicle. Return to Arusha/Moshi overnight. Mweka camp (3100m) to Mweka gate (1980m) . Descending hours 3-4 hrs

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